Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-21
JUDGE ELLKT's ADDRESS,

MEMPHIS, TENN Oct. 1G The fol-
lowing is me address of welcome to
President Cleveland delivered by Judge
Kllet half hour before his death:
"You have recently participated in the
IeelebratiOn of the one hundredth anDiver-
lsary of the formation of the constitution
of the United States, and you have beheld
a multitude of our felloW~countryme
fi0ck1Dg from every direction to the spot
where that Instrument was fashioned and
renewing their VOWS of feslty at the
shrine Of that grandest monument of
human wisdom. Let me say, sir, that
the southern hearts are in sympathy
with that Interesting occasion; that no
where in all the broad land will you find
more loyalty to the constitution Of the
United States and the government created
by it than emoDg the people of southern
states. Differences OF opinion as 10 its
theory and its proper construction in
some points existed from its very crea-
ion, and controversy has often been an
Cry and bitter. One great and important
interest in the progress OF things became
sectionslized, and out of 1t arose questions
of constitutional Interpretation which
were regarded by the southerng people SO
vital 10 their rights ard interests that
they committed their solution TO the
arbitrament of arms. But, Mr.. Presi-
dent, they have bowed to the stern logic
Of events and they have, in q frank, manly
manner, accepted the result of the strug-
gle as final settlement of all questions
in dispute, and they have since labore1
with rare courage, fortitude and cheer
fulness to accommodate themselves TO
their new conditions, TO recon struct their
broken fortunes, and to contribute, as far
as possible, to the general prosperity and
happiness OF the whole country. AS one
practical result accomplished by the con-
nict, the theory Of the right
of a. state to withdraw from the
federal compact was overthroWn
and the indestructaoility of the American
Union was established on the firmest
I undations. The chief element of dis
cord has been removed forever, and
though questions will continue TO arise
about which men may differ, and differ
earnestly, 1t is settled beyond appeal that
for all abuses and grievances that may
arise from the action If the general gov
ernmept the remedy must hereafter be
sought within the pale of the Uni n and
under the forms Of established law
There is distinguished feature GA this
occasion which invests it with peculiar
interest Heretofore presidential prog
resses have usually been Of 6 political
character and have been without
the grace and charm afforded by
female presence &nd influence. In these |
Re aspects the present event Is exceptional |
We all rejoice that you are accompanied |
by Mrs. Cleveland, and We sre glad of an
to lay at her feet our tribute |
Of homsge and the admiration OF her |
Acknowledgment Her presence is
gratifying. They are proud to
have such representative of their sex
as the presiding chief of the executive
mansion and at the head of society at the
national capital, and to know that, in the
discharge of her duties she is constantly
winning golden opinions from silsnrts of
people. On behalf of the ladies Af Nem-
phis, beg you TO present to her their
cordial and respectful salutstions